Psychotherapy and Counseling Services

The social, emotional, and academic concerns that occur occasionally in everyone's life can generate challenges, conflicts and questions. Such concerns can make it difficult for a person to function in a satisfying and successful manner. Common student concerns presented in counseling include:

• Loneliness
• Feelings of Inadequacy
• Depression
• Problems Adjusting to a Military College
• Anxiety
• Stress
• Alcohol and Substance Abuse
• Relationship Issues
• Poor Grades
• Bereavement and Grief
• Eating Disorders
• Anger and Irritability

The Citadel Counseling Center provides an atmosphere where personal concerns of any type can be examined and discussed freely and confidentially. Such an environment increases the likelihood that problems and conflicts will be resolved.

Faculty and staff who would like to encourage a student to seek counseling are referred to the website link titled, "Faculty/Staff Information".

Career Counseling

Making decisions about a major and/or career requires that students understand themselves. Counselors can help with that decision-making process. Through our office, students can meet with a counselor to better understand their interests, skills, and abilities. Students are also encouraged to visit The Citadel Career Services Office at 573 Huger Street for comprehensive career/employment planning and preparation assistance; guidance on academic portfolio and resume construction and use; on-campus interviewing and career fair schedules; development of interviewing skills and employment search strategies; occupation, firm and industry research; graduate program research; and assistance in using The Citadel Career Volunteer mentors. The Citadel Career Services Office may be contacted at 953-1617.

Academic Effectiveness Counseling

Many students experience some type of difficulty in their academic work. This may involve problems in concentration or motivation, test anxiety, or other difficulties. Through professional counseling, students can understand some of the reasons for their difficulties and learn to overcome them.

Students are also encouraged to seek academic assistance from the Office of Academic Support and Special Services, located in Bond Hall, Room 363. The Office of Academic Support and Special Services offers individual and group academic assistance to undergraduate students, graduate students, and students with disabilities. Academic assistance includes academic advising, learning strategies, study skills, and organizational skills.

In addition, students are encouraged to seek assistance from the Writing Center located in Capers Hall, Rooms 103 and 104. The Writing Center offers individual and group assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in the areas of writing and learning strategies, such as reading comprehension, notetaking, and test preparation.